SD #73 Parent-Coach Athletic Meeting Working together for a successful athletic experience !

TOGETHER Athletic Director: Mr. Jody Vosper Principal: Mr. Sean Lamoureux

Agenda SD#73 Culture of Athletics SD#73 Culture of Athletics High School Structure High School Structure Alcohol & Drug Policy Alcohol & Drug Policy Codes of Conduct Codes of Conduct Communicating with Coaches Communicating with Coaches Playing time Playing time Hardship Policy Hardship Policy Parent Handouts Parent Handouts Individual Team Meetings Individual Team Meetings

High School Sport Structure We are a member of the West Okanagan Valley Schools Athletic Association (Kamloops and outlying areas) We are a member of the West Okanagan Valley Schools Athletic Association (Kamloops and outlying areas) The W.O.V.S.A.A is a part of the O.V.S.A.A (Okanagan Valley Schools Athletic Association ) The W.O.V.S.A.A is a part of the O.V.S.A.A (Okanagan Valley Schools Athletic Association ) BC School Sports is our governing body BC School Sports is our governing body

Culture of Athletics We believe in creating a positive culture of athletics which provides the development of the whole person. We believe it’s important for all involved – students athletes, coaches, parents and spectators to conduct themselves in a manner that is responsible, respectful and encouraging to those around us. We believe in creating a positive culture of athletics which provides the development of the whole person. We believe it’s important for all involved – students athletes, coaches, parents and spectators to conduct themselves in a manner that is responsible, respectful and encouraging to those around us.

Alcohol and other Drug Policy The board of education believes there is no place for alcohol or drugs in sports. The board of education believes there is no place for alcohol or drugs in sports. A. Any Athlete who violates policy at an athletic event will be suspended for a calendar year B. Any Athlete who violates policy at a non athletic event will be suspended for the season of play. ** Before an athlete is reinstated there must be a meeting with the parent/guardian, AD and administrator.

Student-Athlete Code of Conduct The actions of a student-athlete are a reflection of themselves, their team, their school and their community. Student-athletes must remember that their participation in school sport is a privilege, not a right. The actions of a student-athlete are a reflection of themselves, their team, their school and their community. Student-athletes must remember that their participation in school sport is a privilege, not a right. Student-athletes shall: Student-athletes shall: 1.0Treat Everyone with Respect 2.0 Exercise Self Control at all Times 3.0Play Fair 4.0 Abide by School District NO 73. Policy “Alcohol and Other Drugs - Student Athletes.”

Spectator Code of Conduct Please be respectful and encouraging in your approach to all athletes, officials, coaches and fellow spectators. Please be respectful and encouraging in your approach to all athletes, officials, coaches and fellow spectators. Note: Posters on gym doors and walls. Note: Posters on gym doors and walls.

Student Athlete Eligibility Regulated by BC School Sports Regulated by BC School Sports Students have 5 years of eligibility. It is established on Sept 1 of your grade 8 year. Students have 5 years of eligibility. It is established on Sept 1 of your grade 8 year. For more details please refer to the BCSS Web site: s/pdfs/2010/Section_IV_Competetive_RulesRegu lations.pdf For more details please refer to the BCSS Web site: s/pdfs/2010/Section_IV_Competetive_RulesRegu lations.pdf s/pdfs/2010/Section_IV_Competetive_RulesRegu lations.pdf s/pdfs/2010/Section_IV_Competetive_RulesRegu lations.pdf

Coaches Code of Conduct BC School Sports Coaches Code of Conduct BC School Sports Coaches Code of Conduct Coaches have to sign the Code of Conduct form. Coaches have to sign the Code of Conduct form. t/files/Coach's%20Code%20of%20Conduc t.pdf t/files/Coach's%20Code%20of%20Conduc t.pdf t/files/Coach's%20Code%20of%20Conduc t.pdf t/files/Coach's%20Code%20of%20Conduc t.pdf

Communicating with Coaches Communicating with coaches is welcomed however the timing is critical. Before, during or right after a game might not be the optimal time to have the discussion Communicating with coaches is welcomed however the timing is critical. Before, during or right after a game might not be the optimal time to have the discussion Talk to your son or daughter 1 st. Talk to your son or daughter 1 st. s are often written in anger and/or misunderstood. s are often written in anger and/or misunderstood. If you are upset or frustrated please delay the discussion a day and then set up a meeting to see the coach. If you are upset or frustrated please delay the discussion a day and then set up a meeting to see the coach.

Playing Time Determined at the discretion of the coach Determined at the discretion of the coach Is not guaranteed to be equal at any level Is not guaranteed to be equal at any level Coaches will endeavor to communicate how much time each player can expect to play Coaches will endeavor to communicate how much time each player can expect to play Encourage parents/guardians/players to understand that a player’s value to their team is much more than the amount time they play Encourage parents/guardians/players to understand that a player’s value to their team is much more than the amount time they play

Hardship Policy No student will be denied the opportunity to participate in an activety because of financial hardship No student will be denied the opportunity to participate in an activety because of financial hardship Parent / Guardian should contact the Principal to make an appointment. Parent / Guardian should contact the Principal to make an appointment. The arrangements are confidential, respectful and discreet. The arrangements are confidential, respectful and discreet.

Parent Forms Forms that parents should have already have filled out: Forms that parents should have already have filled out: Athletic Contract (required for every sport, every year) Athletic Contract (required for every sport, every year) Medical Consent form (usually done in grade 8) Medical Consent form (usually done in grade 8) Low Risk Field Trip forms Low Risk Field Trip forms Parent Acknowledgment form Parent Acknowledgment form Forms located on Sa-Hali’s Athletics' Website Forms located on Sa-Hali’s Athletics' WebsiteSa-Hali’s Athletics' WebsiteSa-Hali’s Athletics' Website

Individual Team Break Out Meetings Gr 8 Girls VolleyballRoom B4 Gr 8 Girls VolleyballRoom B4 Gr 8 Boys VolleyballRoom B2 Gr 8 Boys VolleyballRoom B2 T1 Jr Girls VolleyballRoom B6 T1 Jr Girls VolleyballRoom B6 T2 Jr Girls VolleyballRoom C2 T2 Jr Girls VolleyballRoom C2 Jr Boys VolleyballRoom B2 Jr Boys VolleyballRoom B2 Sr Boys VolleyballGym Sr Boys VolleyballGym